For many reasons. Primarily because he in my opinion is the one best able to take on the two-headed monster: the media and Obama. Plus, i think Newt is ticked off enough at the establishment that if he wins there will be a much needed shakeup in the Republican party.

I don’t dislike Perry or Santorum, but i think if Newt goes down then so too does our chances of derailing the Romney disaster.

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posted on 01/09/2012 11:43:37 AM PST
by Humbug
(the media rule the world and they know it....they are our true foe, not the puppet in the WH)

I want someone who wants to do the work that needs to be done rather than someone who wants the office and title. I want a bulldog who will fight for what is right, knows where the bodies are buried, and knows how to get things done.

I have no doubt that Newt will stand up to democrats, the media, and establishment republicans alike to get the country going in the right direction.

You say, about Newt: “3. Gingrich - most likely of the three to endorse gay marriage or global warming or whatever else the Left wants “ and put as your no 1: Santorum and 2 - Perry.

So, then - show us your preferred guys stance on, for example, global warming - and “Drill Here, Drill Now” that trumps this. (testimony in front of the house, 2009.) Disconcerting how most everyone - including Freepers, ignore this. Blocking GW and creating Energy independence are two of the most crucial problems threatening our survival as a free country. Please post your guys stances - in detail, not a 3-second sound clip while campaigning - on these issues. This is in testimony, on the record. Surely, Rick and Rick must have some equally strong testimony, previous to campaigning, available.

Well bad news for Santorum.But as long as he seems to be supporting SOPA/PIPA in congress then out the window support goes for him.

Sadly, I need a face palm. Guy seemed to have become a adequate replacement for Bachmann and now this. I can’t support anyone who will want to end the internet as we know it. In fact I can argue till I am blue that that is anti-freedom and liberty and conservatism.

So I have to now support Gingrich. The way it is going Gingrich sounds better than the others left. And yes when I was promoting Bachmann, I was lukewarm on Gingrich. But he looks better now that the options have slimmed down.

Gingrich is like the above, but has age issues. and some problems personally.

Perry is best ideologically, but an ineffective speaker.

Wish we had somebody with Santorum’s persona, Gingrich’s mind and debating ability, and Perry’s position philosophically.

But the IMPORTANT thing is ANY of them are LIGHT-YEARS ahead of the ObamaBastard. If Obama makes the campaign argument about their foibles, he wins. If they make the campaign argument about his mismanagement and treachery, they win. Simple as that.

Newt. He has a track record of budget success, and right now that is about the most important issue I have. I think that he is softer on illegals than I would like, but the current congress and its likely 2013 version are not going to be passing comprehesive amnesties regardless.

I don't have any strong dislike for Perry or Santorum; I just think Newt is more up to the task at hand.

And yes, the thought of seeing The One facing down Newt in a debate truly makes me giggle.

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posted on 01/09/2012 11:57:15 AM PST
by AzSteven
("War is less costly than servitude, the choice is always between Verdun and Dachau." Jean Dutourd)

And, no, the other two choices are NOT "just fine". With Bachmann and Cain gone, Santorum is the last decent conservative standing. Can't trust Perry or Newt and both of 'em would lousy candidates against Obama in the general election (albeit for opposite reasons -- Perry's a clean-cut family man but a doofus on the campaign trail, Newt's slick and polished on the campaign trail but a slimeball in private and has endless skeletons in his closet)

1.Governor Rick Perry...if his message would stop being distorted, it would be THE message of Tea Party.

2.Newt Gingrich. I would vote for Gingrich second just based on his knowledge of Washington. Other than that, there is nothing that appeals to me and nothing to prove he wouldn’t still search for his own idea of a fulfilled life.

3. Rick Santorum. I would vote for Santorum based on his potential alone. I would hope for an immediate crash course in leadership because he has no experience.

Perry has created a climate in TX where TX has close to the top economic growth in the country.

We don't have to wonder if Perry can do it--he's already proven he knows how to do it.

Perry is a veteran and the current Commander in Chief of the TX National Guard.

Perry has signed legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and to require a minor's parents to consent for an abortion.

Perry has signed badly needed tort reform legislation to control runaway lawsuits--loser pays.

Gov Perry is strongly pro-Second Amendment.

Gov. Perry has vetoed $3 billion dollars of proposed spending and has stopped every tax increase in its tracks.

Gov Perry has already taken on the EPA because he knows burdensome regulations makes it difficult for business to create jobs. Gov. Perry also knows the absolute necessity of America drilling for, and producing all forms of our own energy. It is the economic engine which will jump start our economy and free us from dependency on foreign oil.

2. I like Santorum but Newt has the fire in the belly, and the ability to use the bully pulpit like no one else in the race.

3. I like Perry, but he will be portrayed as W 2.0 so electability is a huge problem. Also, see #2.

4. Although it is not a popular position, I would vote for Romney if mass lunacy strikes the Republican party and he winds up as the nominee. 4 years of “management” would be better than 4 more years of “fundamental change.” (But I pray I don’t have to make that choice.)

I'm gung-ho with Perry. If things don't go his way, then I will probably support Newt over Santorum. I have some serious issues with Newt, mainly Medicare D and him supporting the federal mandate to purchase health insurance. However, between him and Santorum, I believe that he has a stronger chance to go beat Romney.

All of that being said, I still think Gov. Perry is a rock solid conservative, with the least baggage, with a strong record as governor, and with complete respect for the 10th Amendment. Also, I will gladly vote for Perry, Santorum or Newt over Romney.

1.Governor Rick Perry...if his message would stop being distorted, it would be THE message of the Tea Party.

2.Newt Gingrich. I would vote for Gingrich second just based on his knowledge of Washington. Other than that, there is nothing that appeals to me and nothing to prove he wouldn’t still search for his own idea of a fulfilled life.

3. Rick Santorum. I would vote for Santorum based on his potential alone. I would hope for an immediate crash course in leadership because he has no experience.

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